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Newspaper
Ashburton Guardian
Location
Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand
Date
Jun 30, 1913
Page
2
A catalog style notice lists regular prices and sale prices for assorted items. Regular prices range from 9/6 to 19/6 with sale prices from 7/6 to 14/6, showing striking discount figures across multiple items.
Fletcher Bros offer Norwegian Cod Liver Oil in quart bottles priced at 2s per dozen and pint bottles at 1s 3d per dozen 135 6d. Rowntree's Medicated Jubes cost 2d per ounce or 2s per pound. Also listed are assorted Eucalyptus Licorice Aniseed and Black Currant licorice products with Menthol and Eucalyptus for sale.
In a humorous Auckland case Mr Kettle ruled for the dressmaker after expert witnesses clashed over fit. A head sitter from Milne and Choyce’s was consulted and deemed the dress a good fit, though worn, leading to a judgment of 29 shillings plus 16 shillings costs for the plaintiff.
At Reefton on Friday night Mr M Hannan addressed electors as the Liberal candidate for the Grey seat. He traced the Liberal Party history and said it enjoyed the confidence of a majority. The meeting ended with a unanimous vote of thanks and confidence.
Hall appeared at the Police Court in Warkworth charged with murdering her daughter Isabel. She collapsed and needed support from her husband before being remanded for a week.
The hearing of insubordination charges against George Blythe and James Dunlop at Roto Roa Island Reformatory continued. Dunlop, defending himself, urged orderly conduct and unity for reforms, but was unable to discuss due to the superintendent’s presence. The men resented statements by the superintendent and a ban on fishing boats. Accused were convicted. sentence to be delivered tomorrow.
A large deputation from Victoria College Council and the Professorial Board met the Minister of Education in Wellington to stress the college’s dire finances. The chairman warned the college could have to shut its doors if the government offers no help this year. The minister said the government is examining the four University Colleges to determine any possible assistance.
A clearest notice urges immediate treatment of colds with Baxter's Lung Preserver. It claims the remedy stops a cold before it gains hold and offers a bottle for 1s 1d 10d, urging readers to obtain it today.
The Canterbury Society of Arts gears up for its second annual arts craft and sketch exhibition slated for mid September. Meanwhile the Civil Service Association notes a newspaper claim about retirement age and plans to present a protest at the Wellington conference next month. Police report two arrests in Christchurch burglaries at the Government railway station and for tool possession. The burglaries prompted fears and public alarms as detectives pursued leads amid frosty nights and a wave of amateur sleuths.
Sydney June 30 Mr Lewis Wihilefeld a prominent parenten dropped dead while playing golf on the links. The death occurred during a game at the local golf course and is reported by the Press Association.
Mr J. D. Woodford of Wellington and formerly of Christchurch, secretary of the Wellington Chess Club, died in hospital last evening from pneumonia. He was honorary treasurer of the Christchurch Exhibition chess congress and well known among New Zealand chess players.
Lieutenant Kenneth Douglas Lorne alias Maclaine of Tochburne arrives in the United States to perform in vaudeville and pay off heavy Scottish mortgages. He plans social engagements in New York while praising American institutions in the New York World. He is the head of Clan Maclaine and kin to the Dukes of Argyll.
Regent Cigarettes promotes a Free Gift Scheme with a catalog appeal and asks readers to write to Regent Box 331 Wellington for forty gifts. The ad highlights New Zealand as a prolific invention hub and urges sending for a copy of Advice to Inventors from Henry Hughes Ltd at 353 Hereford Street Christchurch.
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